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Trapinch(JP)is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground type Pokémon in the third generation games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves into Vibrava starting at level 35.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Trapinch is an orange, insectoid Pokémon. It has a round body with a white underside and four stumpy legs. It also has a proportionally large head, small black eyes with twinkle-shaped pupils, and a zigzagging mouth.

Trapinch's large jaws are powerful enough to crush boulders. It lives in arid deserts, and it can go a week without water. Instead of actively hunting prey, it digs into the sand to build its bowl- or cone-shaped nests, where it waits for prey to stumble inside and become trapped. The weight of this Pokémon's large head makes Trapinch move slower but becomes vulnerable after falling or rolling into their backs. Its natural predator is Sandile.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Trapinch's nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
Pokémon Sapphire Trapinch is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.
Pokémon Emerald Its big jaws crunch through boulders. Because its head is so big, it has a hard time getting back upright if it tips over onto its back.
Pokémon FireRed It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Pokémon LeafGreen It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Pearl It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Platinum It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon HeartGold Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon White It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Black 2 It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon White 2 It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Pokémon Y It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Trapinch's nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Trapinch is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.
Pokémon Moon As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 111
Pokémon Emerald
Route 111, Mirage Tower
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
White Forest
Pokémon Black 2
Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
Pokémon White 2
Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Y
Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 111
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Haina Desert (Ambush)
Pokémon Moon
Haina Desert (Ambush)


Evolution[]

Trapinch
Reach level 35.
Vibrava
Reach level 45.
Flygon
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 45
Attack 100
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 10
Total 290

Moveset[]

Main article: Trapinch/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Trivia[]

  • Trapinch has the lowest base Speed stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
  • Trapinch's base Attack stat is higher than that of its evolved form and is the same as that of its final evolved form. That may be a reference to the fact that antlion larvae are more aggressive and predatory than their adult stages.
    • It also has the highest base Attack stat of all Pokémon that can evolve twice.
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